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Taylor University IU Olivet Nazarene University Capital University Grace College and Theological Seminary IUPUI Purdue Anderson University Valpo Bellarmine University MVNU Cedarville University| VanderCook College of Music | Indiana Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VCM | IWU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Marion, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 263 | 2,603 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vandercook.edu | indwes.edu | ||
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Costs |
VCM | IWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,670 | $29,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,670 | $29,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,500 | $10,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,436 | $21,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,884 | $20,194 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
VCM | IWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22 | 3,946 | ||
| Admitted | 22 | 3,422 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 86.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1160 | 1000/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
VCM | IWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 4:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VCM | IWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,104 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $249 |
Diversity |
VCM | IWU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
VCM | IWU | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 39% | ||
Campus |
VCM | IWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana Wesleyan University is larger than than VCM based on total student enrollment (2,603 students vs. 263 students)
VCM vs. IWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VCM or IWU?
- Indiana Wesleyan University is 7.3% more expensive to attend than VCM for in-state tuition ($29,684.00 vs. $27,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.3% higher at IWU than VanderCook College of Music ($29,684.00 vs. $27,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at VanderCook College of Music than IWU ($12,436 vs. $21,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at VanderCook College of Music are 34% lower than costs at Indiana Wesleyan University ($7,500 vs. $10,050)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at VanderCook College of Music as Indiana Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by VanderCook College of Music students is 38.1% larger than aid received Indiana Wesleyan University ($27,884 vs. $20,194)
VCM vs. IWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VCM or IWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IWU or VCM .
- The average SAT score at VanderCook College of Music (1107) is 21 points higher than at IWU (1086)
- Incoming VCM students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at IWU (24)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at VCM (3.1)
- VCM has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than IWU (86.7%)
VCM vs. IWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VCM or IWU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between IWU and VCM.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than VanderCook College of Music (70% vs. 45%)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $2,896 lower median federal student loan debt than VCM graduates. ($24,104 vs. $27,000)
- IWU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than VCM graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More VCM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/